IN List 2026: Apr 6 - Apr 12
The IN List is a free weekly newsletter that shares the top events going on this week in Brownsburg, Avon, Plainfield, Danville, Pittsboro and Indianapolis.
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These events are all accurate at the time of posting, but be sure to call ahead or check vendor websites/socials before heading out.
Monday | Apr 6
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Stories & Stations: Baby Animals: 10-10:45am. For ages 0-6. [WAITLIST]
Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Big and Little Storytime: 10-10:45am. For ages 18 months-6 years. [FULL]
Friends’ Book Sale: 10:30am-12pm. All ages. Shop for bargains on books.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Music & Movement: 10-10:30am. Babies-preschool age. Interactive story time.
Baby Cafe: Lapsit Storytime: 5-5:30pm. Ages 0-18 months.
Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Toddler Tales: 10-11am. Storytime with room to wiggle and explore.
NCAA Men’s Final Four Fan Fest: 12-8pm. Indiana Convention Center. Tickets are $15 (free for Capital One cardholders, college students, military personnel, kids 12 and under and Final Four ticket holders). Get tickets (use code MFF26 as an “unlock code” for 50% off tickets).
NCAA Men’s Final Four Tip Off Tailgate: 4-11pm. Georgia Street, downtown Indy. Free watch party and fun for the whole family.
Final Four Weekend Bash: 5-7pm. The Alexander (333 S. Delaware St, Indianapolis). Live sneaker art, cocktail samples, free swag, and more.
NCAA Men’s National Championship Game: 8:50pm. Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis. Ticketed event.
Tuesday | Apr 7
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Stories & Stations: Baby Animals: 10-10:45am. For ages 0-6. [WAITLIST]
Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
LEGO Club: 5-5:45pm. For elementary ages.
Teen Art Studio: Blackout Poetry: 5-6pm. For grades 5-12.
Chess Club: 6:30-7:30pm. For families.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Amazing Artists: 10-10:30am. For babies, preschoolers, toddlers. Interactive storytime focuses on art and early literacy skills.
Teen Cuisine: Fruit Salsa: 3:15-4pm. For teens.
Directed Drawing: 5-5:30pm. For school age children. Step by step drawing instruction.
Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Preschool Storytime: 10-11am. Interactive storytime focusing on building early literacy skills.
Indianapolis Indians vs Louisville Bats: 6:05pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. $1 concessions. Get tickets.
Trivia Tuesday: 7-9pm. Central Normal Tap, Danville. Trivia starts at 7pm, grab dinner & drinks while you play. Free to play.
Indiana Pacers vs Minnesota Timberwolves: 8pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. Get tickets.
Wednesday | Apr 8
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Stories & Stations: Baby Animals: 10-10:45am. For ages 0-6. [WAITLIST]
Book Babies: 12:45-1:15pm. Ages 0-1.
LEGO Club: 4-4:45pm. Ages 6-11. [WAITLIST]
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Tiny Tinkerers: 10-10:30am. For babies, preschoolers, toddlers. Interactive storytime.
Paper Crafts: Rainbow Spinners: 3:15-4pm. For teens.
Make It: Recycled Castle Building: 4:45-5:30pm. For school age children.
Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Wee Wiggles: 11-11:45am. For ages 0-18 months. Music, rhymes, story and play time. [FULL]
Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Junior Chef: Easter Edition: 5-6pm. For ages preschool-middle school.
Tadpole Time: Flower Power: 10-11am. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem.
Indianapolis Indians vs Louisville Bats: 11:05am. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Get tickets.
Homeschool Days- Hummingbird Study: 12-2pm. Pecar Nature Park, Avon. Ages 5+. Learn about hummingbirds. Free.
Wild Wednesdays: 5pm. Lucas Oil Raceway Park, Brownsburg. Bring your favorite car, truck or bike and see what it can run on the track. $30 spectators (ages 13+), crew $15, children 12 and under free.
DIY Book Nooks: 6-8pm. Pecar Nature Park, Avon. Ages 12+. Create your own book nook with park provided resources. Register here.
Music Bingo: 7-9pm. Pinheads Alley’s Alehouse, Brownsburg. Free to play.
York Automotive Concert Series: Soul Asylum Acoustic: 7:15pm. Hendricks Live!, Plainfield. Get tickets.
Thursday | Apr 9
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Get Ready 4 Kindergarten: 1-1:45pm. Ages 3.5-6.
Crouching Tigers Cubs: 4:30-5pm. Ages 2.5-6. Class is packed with fitness, character development, martial arts, self-defense, safety and games.
Crouching Tigers Cubs: 5-5:30pm. Ages 2.5-6. Class is packed with fitness, character development, martial arts, self-defense, safety and games.
Crouching Tigers TIGERS: 5:30-6:30pm. Ages 5-8. Class is packed with fitness, character development, martial arts, self-defense, safety and games.
Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Sunshine Studio Crafts: 10-10:45am. For preschool ages.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
STEAM Station: 10-10:30am. For ages baby-preschool. Interactive storytime that introduces STEAM concepts.
Homeschool: Growing Into Spring: 2-2:30pm. For school age children.
Teens Craft: Painted Birdhouses: 3:15-4pm.
Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Teen Advisory Board: 5-6pm. For teens.
Tadpole Time: Flower Power: 10-11am. W.S. Gibbs Memorial Park, Danville.
Classic Seger: Rock & Roll Never Forgets 2026 Live: 3pm and 7:30pm. Hendricks Live!, Plainfield. Get tickets.
Indianapolis Indians vs Louisville Bats: 6:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Thirsty Thursday and Bark in the Park. Get tickets.
Friday | Apr 10
Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
Little Storytime: 10-10:45am. For ages 18 months-3 years. Read books, dance, play time and possible craft. [FULL]
Afternoon Storytime: 2-2:45pm. For ages 3-6. Songs, books, crafts and more with Mr. Blake.
Plainfield Library Events: 1120 Stafford Rd, Plainfield.
Storytime Steps: 10-10:30am. Babies, toddler, preschool, children ages. Stories and movement.
STEM Challenge: Bounce Science: 3:15-4pm. For teens.
Danville Library Events:101 S. Indiana St, Danville. Registration Required.
Manga Meetup: 4-5pm. For teens.
Jumperoo: 10am-12pm. Urban Air Plainfield. Park will be open for ages 5 and under only. $10.99/child (parent plays free).
Phenology Hike: 10-11am. McCloud Nature Park, North Salem. Ages 8 through adult. Guided hike. Free.
Homeschool Days- Hummingbird Study: 12-2pm. Pecar Nature Park, Avon. Ages 5+. Learn about hummingbirds. Free.
Jurassic Quest: 1-4pm, 3-6pm, or 5-8pm. Indiana State Fairgrounds. Get tickets. (use code LASTMINUTEDEAL for 15% off)
Rainstick Craft: 6-8pm. Pecar Nature Park, Avon. Ages 10+. Register here. $12.
Let the Games Begin: Board Game Series: 6-8pm. Eaton Hall, Brownsburg. Family friendly event. Bring your favorite game to share or play one from the collection. Snacks provided. Free.
Spring Tea Tasting Experience: 6:30-8pm. Ms B’s Teas, Clayton. Guided spring tea tasting experience. $20.
Indianapolis Indians vs Louisville Bats: 6:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Friday night fireworks. Get tickets.
Indiana Pacers vs Philadelphia 76ers: 7:30pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. Get tickets.
York Automotive Concert Series: Carrie Newcomer: 8pm. Hendricks Live!, Plainfield. Get tickets.
Saturday | Apr 11
Brownsburg Library Events: 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. Registration required.
Avon Library Events:498 N. Avon Ave, Avon. Registration Required.
PAWS to Read: 11am-12pm. Grades 1-4. Practice reading with a licensed therapy dog.
CPR: 1-3:30pm. Adults. Get certified in CPR.
E.T. Bracket Series Races #1 and #2: gates open at 8am, cars on track at 10am. Lucas Oil Raceway Park. Opening weekend of the 2026 Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park E.T. Bracket Series! More info here.
Jurassic Quest: 8-9am, 9am-12pm, 12-3 or 3-6pm. Indiana State Fairgrounds. Get tickets. (use code LASTMINUTEDEAL for 15% off)
Indiana Guitar Show: 10am-5pm. Hendricks County Fairgrounds, Danville. Buy, trade, sell or get your instruments evaluated by national dealers. $15 at the door or buy a $25 t-shirt and get free 2-day admission.
18th Annual Spring Wildflower Walk: 10am-12pm. Burnett Woods Park & Nature Preserve. Guided walk through the woods with a wildflower display. Sold out - join waitlist.
Indianapolis Indians vs Louisville Bats: 6:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Get tickets.
Chris Cagle: 8:45pm. 8 Seconds Saloon, Indianapolis. 21+. Get tickets.
Sunday | Apr 12
E.T. Bracket Series Races #1 and #2: gates open at 8am, cars on track at 10am. Lucas Oil Raceway Park. Opening weekend of the 2026 Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park E.T. Bracket Series! More info here.
Jurassic Quest: 9am-1pm, 1-5pm. Indiana State Fairgrounds. Get tickets. (use code LASTMINUTEDEAL for 15% off)
Indiana Guitar Show: 10am-3pm. Hendricks County Fairgrounds, Danville. Buy, trade, sell or get your instruments evaluated by national dealers. $15 at the door or buy a $25 t-shirt and get free 2-day admission.
Indianapolis Indians vs Louisville Bats: 1:35pm. Victory Field, Indianapolis. Kids Eat Free Sunday. Get tickets.
Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons: 6pm. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis. Get tickets.
